Starlight Express is a hit loved by millions so much that people who work on television movies or do music wanted to have a try to poke a little fun at it.
Reno 911[]
made a little reference to the show.
Family Guy[]
This is the most notable reference made as Peter (wearing something that resembles a Rocky) repeatedly chants "Starlight Express" while skating in circles by himself, then stops in the middle of the stage and progressively gets angrier yet continues to repeat the title before finally throwing his helmet down and storming off stage.
Dragon Quest IX[]
This game features a celestial train known as the Starflight Express.
The Goldbergs[]
When Adam doesn't get the main role in Jesus Christ Superstar, he puts on a production of Starlight Express and plays Rusty.
Brooklyn 99[]
In episode 9 of season 3, Charles explains that he played Greaseball in a school production of Starlight Express.
Better Call Saul[]
After hitting a man on a skateboard with his car and being confronted by the skater's brother, Jimmy gets into a squabble with them and name-calls them 'Starlight Express'.